The Asiatic Society Library in Mumbai dates back its origin to the 1830s is one of the greatest landmarks of Mumbai. The frontal part of the building built in Victorian style gives it a majestic new gothic look in the style of great higher learning places in West. The society library has a huge collection of books in the field of Asian studies which are considered rare and valuable. It also treasures important documents, artifacts, ancient manuscripts in Sanskrit, Prakrit and Persian language written in papers and palm leafs, gold coins used during the period of Kumaragupta , Shivaji and a rare Mohur (gold or silver plated coin in the currency system of royal eras in India) of Akbar and also a huge collection of maps. The Central Government of India grants an annual fund for the Asiatic Society Library. It remains open from Monday to Saturday from 10:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m